If you have been trying and eating healthy, then you may have been avoiding chicken nuggets altogether. I get it. I have done that. But you don’t need to do that no more because you can enjoy these tasty and crunchy homemade healthy chicken nuggets without any guilt.

I can say this is the easiest chicken nuggets recipe you can find online. My son was watching me making it and said “is that it?” as he could not believe how simple it was 😂

These chicken breast nuggets are crunchy yet soft and juicy inside. Just remember not to overcook as it will make them dry. I truly found these tastier and more satisfying than the store-bought nuggets. Plus, it really fills you up in fewer calories.

Tip: add some paprika on the breadcrumbs to enhance the color. I forgot to do that and so the nuggets look a bit too plain.

How these chicken nuggets are healthy

These chicken nuggets are made using the actual chicken breast which is the leanest part of the chicken. Chicken breasts are lower in fat which makes it a healthy choice.

They are not made using processed meat as most of the store-bought ones are.

We are oven baking the nuggets instead of deep frying in oil.

This is a protein rich meal. In this meal, you are getting about 40g of protein in less than 400 calories per serve.

Serving

Serve these chicken breast nuggets warm. They are best to have with ketchup, barbeque sauce, and hot chilli sauce. Kids love this.

Recipe

Healthy Chicken Breast Nuggets Recipe

These kids-friendly homemade chicken nuggets are tastier and healthier than the ones from the supermarket.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Servings

Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients

300 g chicken breast
1 piece egg
60 g breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp paper
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Collect all the ingredients. Cut the chicken breast into nugget-size pieces as in the picture.
Season the chicken with salt, paper, and lemon juice. Mix them well and put aside.
300 g chicken breast, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp paper, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crack the egg in a bowl. Add the olive oil. Whisk until it thickens.
1 piece egg, 1 tbsp olive oil
Dip each chicken piece in the egg bowl first and then roll them in the breadcrumbs. Then put them on a baking tray with baking paper on it.
60 g breadcrumbs
Bake them in the pre-heated oven on 180℃ / 355℉ for 20 minutes. Remember to turn them after 10 minutes. Enjoy the healthy homemade nuggets with your favourite sauce.